Buats in Motion BOATS IN MOTION Algebra 1 d=r- t with two variables and graphing ir] From the town of Alton to Barnhart, the Mississippi River has an average surface speed of about 2 mph. These towns with their bridges that cross the river are labeled A and B on the next page. Press play lo observe the motion of the boats. on the water. trip take? upstream from B to A? downstream 5 hrs; upstream 3 hrs O downstream 3 hrs; upstream 5 hrs How long does the downstream | ~ | downstream 3 hrs: For the Mississippi River problem, find the rate of the boat in still water and how far apart the towns are. After a diagram of the situation has been drawn, list the given information and assign variables to the unknowns. fl Let d = distance between the towns and r= rate of boat in still water. distance = rate x time down d =(r+2)x up d =(r-2)* Note: The solution occurs when the distance d in both equations is the >)These equations can be solved algebraically and graphically. On your paper, substitute and solve for r and d algebraically. What is the rate of the boat in still water? What is the distance between Alton and Barnhart? ? On the next page, graph the two Bi functions. Note: x should replace r. The solution is the intersection point. Find this intersection point by pressing MENU > Geometry > Points & Lines > Intersection Point(s).